gei1 co2 gaau3 juk6基礎教育基础教育
Jyutpinggei1 co2 gaau3 juk6
Yalegēi chó gaau yuhk
Definition
Basic education; the essential education a person needs, typically referring to primary and junior secondary school.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the fundamental schooling required for every citizen, typically spanning primary through lower secondary levels. It is a formal term often appearing in policy discussions, news reports, or academic contexts rather than casual daily conversation. When speaking informally about school, people usually refer to specific levels like 小學 or 中學 instead.
Examples
The government attaches great importance to the development of basic education.
What do you think basic education should include?
Related words
Common phrases
universal basic education
basic education curriculum
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
